Top 10 Best Hawaii Charter Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 charter public middle schools serving 10,567 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Hawaii are Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, University Laboratory School and Innovations - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 87% (majority Asian).

Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
University Laboratory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Innovations - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hakipuu Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 49 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #99.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #1010.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
Rank: #1212.
Kihei Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 693 students
Rank: #1313.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Grades: K-12
| 683 students
Rank: #1414.
Malama Honua Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #1515.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Grades: PK-11
| 264 students
Rank: #1616.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1717.
Kamalani Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1818.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #1919.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Rank: #2020.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #2121.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #2222.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Rank: #2323.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2424.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #2525.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Grades: K-8
| 611 students
Rank: #2626.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Grades: 6-9
| 382 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Grades: K-12
| 203 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #3131.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 957 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Hawaii include Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, University Laboratory School and Innovations - Pcs.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Hawaii?
31 charter public middle schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 87% (majority Asian).

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